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Formulate the following problems as a pair of equations and hence find their solutions:
2 women and 5 men can together finish an embroidery work in 4 days, while 3 women and 6 men can finish it in 3 days. Find the time taken by 1 woman alone to finish the work, and also that taken by 1 man alone.

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18 days and 36 days
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